If the West Coast Eagles match committee is looking to make changes for this clash with competiton bench mark, it has no shortage of options.

Whether it be midfielders, talls, experience or youth, the selection panel has a myriad of players in good touch, looking for an opportunity.

Key defender Matt Spangher and wingman Tim Houlihan were under notice when East Fremantle upset South Fremantle at East Fremantle Oval on Monday, while Nic Naitanui and Ryan Davis produced eye-catching performances for Swans against Peel.

Experienced defender Brett Jones found touch with Claremont against Subiaco while Chad Fletcher ensured his name remained at the forefront of selection discussions with a quality display against the Tigers. Pat McGinnity was also a hard worker for Claremont.

In the East Perth reserves against West Perth, Luke Shuey made an encouraging start to his 2009 campaign.

East Fremantle v South Fremantle

Matt Spangher: An excellent four-quarter performance across the half-back line, where he had 15 first half possessions,  with five marks playing on South Fremantle midfielders.  He was taken back to the last line of defence as South looked to nullify his run and his ball use and spoiling were very good.

Tim Houlihan: After struggling to get into the game early, he was outstanding in second half with his run and ball use. A 15 minute burst in the third quarter helped to change the course of the game and he was a key player for his team.  He kicked a great goal in the third quarter, had six tackles and worked hard in contests.

Callum Wilson: Stationed at centre half-back in the first half, he was very good defensively on all his opponents. He also showed enterprising dash off the half-back line, where he had 12 possessions. There was a complete change in the second half when he played on Johns, who kicked three goals on him.

West Perth v East Perth

Mark Seaby: Impressive in the first half with his ruck work, enabling West Perth to get on top around the clearances. He was able to get forward in the opening quarter and kick his side’s first goal. He used handball effectively and creatively. His best work was done in the first half. After half-time his influence was dulled and his opponent  Zac Clarke exerted a strong influence on East Perth’s fightback.

Luke Shuey (reserves): Played just under a half of football for 10 possessions and a goal in an encouraging start to his season. Will obviously benefit from the run but was impressive in everything he did.

Peel v Swan Districts

Jordan Jones: Started on the interchange and played 25mins of the first half in a variety of roles.  In the second half he played across half back and provided good rebound for his team with eight possessions in the third quarter and continues to develop.

Ashley Arrowsmith: Arrowsmith started the game well coming up and meeting the footy, he was clean with his hands but was sometimes a little hesitant with his distribution.

Will Schofield: Struggled to get into the game, but had an interesting contest with Tony Notte when playing at full-back in the last quarter.

Nic Naitanui: A good game by Nic highlighted by seven effective tackles and efficient ball use. He continues to take on bigger roles and his body work in the ruck was good too. He directed the ball well to smaller players and produced another good performance.

Ryan Davis: Under notice once again through the midfield where his use of the ball and option taking continue to improve.  He was hard at the footy and won 12 hard ball gets, which accounted for a high handball count.  Assigned to Simon Rosa at different stages of the match.

Tony Notte: After a quiet first half, with the ball not venturing cleanly into his team’s attacking 50 too often, Notte found little space in which to work. He continued to work hard in the second half and finished with three goals.

Claremont v Subiaco

Brett Jones: Started the game very well – his voice and leadership were clear to see. He had 18 first half possessions from half back which were the direct result of his work ethic.  He tired a little in the second half and copped a heavy knock which saw him leave the ground in the final quarter.

Pat McGinnity: Pat was a very good player for his team. He won several good clearances and also won some uncontested possessions away from the stoppages too. 

Lewis Stevenson: Battled against a quality opposition through the midfield, but he did kick a long goal on the run late in the game.

Liam Bedford: Bedford played on one of the league’s leading goal-kickers in Dennis-Lane. He did well in a number of contests but also lost his man on a few occasions.  Dennis-Lane kicked four goals on Liam but to his credit he fought the game out and had six possessions in the last term.

Chad Fletcher: Another quality four-quarter display for Subiaco. His ball use by foot was generally good and his movement through stoppages was a feature of his game. Fletcher set up some good passages of play through his hard run.